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  1. The Great Flood of 1876: Seattle’s River Runs Wild

    A historic deluge swells the Duwamish River ten feet above normal, washing away timber and threatening the fledgling city.

    Oct 24, 1876The Daily IntelligencerDuwamish River, Seattle, King CountyDisasters

  2. The Potato Famine That Never Left the Sound

    A century and a half ago, Seattle farmers lamented the mysterious collapse of the Puget Sound potato trade, marking the end of a boom that once promised regional prosperity.

    Dec 5, 1876The Daily IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyBoom & Bust

  3. The Struggle to Save the Harbor

    Engineers and locals debate the best way to keep Seattle's waterfront from choking on silt and debris in 1876.

    Nov 25, 1876The Daily IntelligencerDuwamish River, Seattle, King CountyBoom & Bust

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